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“The winters were so bleak and black that in the summer folk were overtaken with a kind of frenzy, constant activity. There was the feeling that you had to make the most of it, be outside, enjoy it before the dark days came again. Here in Shetland they called it the 'simmer dim'.”

Shetland Simmer Dim

Book:White Nights

Source: White Nights

“In this light, at this time of the year, on impulse visitors bought up the old houses for second homes.”

Shetland Home Buyer Shetland Islands

Book:White Nights

Source: White Nights

“You can leave mine in the pot a little longer, pet. I like to taste what I'm drinking.”

Book:The Crow Trap

Source: The Crow Trap

“And miles to go before I sleep . . .”

Sleep Miles To Go

Book:The Darkest Evening

Source: The Darkest Evening